“Now, we can all see that she
continues with her lies and is still posturing as if there is political
persecution – this is wrong. She committed a crime which is involving illegal
drugs. It is a crime and that is clear,” he said.

“It is also clear that she is a
criminal. She is not a victim of political persecution because there is no such
thing. It is not happening under the President’s leadership,” Alvarez insisted.

Alvarez said the House of
Representatives will remain supportive of the administration campaign against
illegal drugs and criminal activities in the country.